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{{trope|wppage=Internet meme}}
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{{quote|''"Most of what is unusual about man can be summed up in one word: 'culture'. I use the word not in its snobbish sense, but as a scientist uses it. Cultural transmission is analogous to genetic transmission in that, although basically conservative, it can give rise to a form of evolution."''
|'''[[Richard Dawkins]]''', ''The Selfish Gene'', Chapter 11}}
Sociology notwithstanding, on the [[Internet]], a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&ob=av2e "meme"] (pronounced "meem") is usually described as a catchy derivative of some aspect of pop culture, [[The Parody|parodied]] and [[Seen It a Million Times|repeated]] to the point that its origins and original meaning become muddled and completely mutilated beyond any point of recognition or humor. It can even be [[Wrongfully Attributed]].
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Another quirk of memes depends on where they're initially propagated. Memes often spread regardless of content, taste, or sensibilities, while the original source may be the only ones who know enough about the source material to use it ironically. As well, some memes reference something common, but become catchy enough to be [[Older Than They Think|associated with only a single new thing]].
Depending on how strongly the production company is tied with [[Fandom]], sometimes a meme can escape the internet and get referenced in the medium it parodied through [[Bonus Material]] or [[Popularity Power]]. When this is the case you get an [[Ascended Meme]]. Some forgotten or [[Discredited Meme
Note that while this article refers to [[Internet]]-based memes, the phenomenon is not just limited to the [[Internet]]. It can be [[Sein Language]] which is that unique blend of terms you and your friends use, or a simple [[Catch Phrase]] that is repeated over a billion times. However, certain memes are only popular to a certain group.
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For in-universe examples, see [[Instant Web Hit]].
If you'd like to keep up with the memes of the day, go to [https://web.archive.org/web/20131009034939/http://ohinternet.com/Main_Page Oh Internet] or [[Know Your Meme]], or [https://web.archive.org/web/20131019095123/http://www.lurkmore.com/wiki/Main_Page The LURKMORE Wiki] (NSFW), or the fine folks at [
The [[Trope Namer]] (for the word ''meme'') is [[Richard Dawkins]], who suggested a [[Mind Virus]]-like model of society: that cultural information is inherited and reproduced, occasionally with minor mutations, in a similar way to ''genetic'' information.
When adding to one of the subpages, please write the meme, then add the explanation of the meme inside a
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{{examples|Specific Types of Memes and Specific Memes With Their Own Page}}
* [[Ascended Meme]]
* [[Beam Me Up, Scotty]] (with quotes)
* [[
* [[Caramelldansen Vid]]
* [[Chuck Norris Facts]]
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* [[Memetic Outfit]]
* [[Memetic Sex God]]
* [[No, You]]
* [[Pothole Magnet]]
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* [[Watch It for the Meme]]
* [[Wrongfully Attributed]]
* [[
* [[Zalgo]]
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